Perch Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Perch Lake ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Marquette County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby K. I. Sawyer AFB, Perch Lake hosts 350% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 12 Marquette County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. K. I. Sawyer AFB

+350% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Acleris curvalana

Very Common1 obs.

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Acleris minuta

Very Common1 obs.

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Olethreutes sordidana

Very Common1 obs.

Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana

Four-Lined Leafroller Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Melanchra pulverulenta

Very Common1 obs.

Plusia putnami

lempkes gold spot

Common1 obs.

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Lacinipolia lustralis

Common1 obs.

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Anerastia lotella

Sandhill Knot-horn

Common1 obs.

Crambus saltuellus

Common1 obs.

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Ancylis subaequana

Common1 obs.

Oeneis chryxus

Chryxus Arctic

Common1 obs.

Caripeta angustiorata

Occasional1 obs.

Euchlaena johnsonaria

Johnson's Euchlaena

Occasional1 obs.

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Macaria masquerata

Occasional1 obs.

Virbia ferruginosa

Rusty Virbia Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Orthodes detracta

Disparaged Arches Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Drasteria adumbrata

Shadowy Arches

Occasional1 obs.

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Sympistis riparia

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marquette County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

K. I. Sawyer Afb

Importance: 0.48

4 species

+350% vs. current

Marquette County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-82% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+38% vs. current

Dead River

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+50% vs. current

Lake Levasseur

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+125% vs. current

James D Jeske Flooding

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+800% vs. current

Perch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Lower Baraga Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Marquette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marquette County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

K. I. Sawyer Afb

Importance: 0.48

4 species

+350% vs. current

Marquette County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-82% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+38% vs. current

Dead River

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+50% vs. current

Lake Levasseur

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+125% vs. current

James D Jeske Flooding

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+800% vs. current

Perch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Lower Baraga Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. K. I. Sawyer AFB

+350% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Acleris curvalana

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Acleris minuta

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Olethreutes sordidana

Very Common1 obs.

Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana

Four-Lined Leafroller Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Melanchra pulverulenta

Very Common1 obs.

Plusia putnami

lempkes gold spot

Common1 obs.

No image

Lacinipolia lustralis

Common1 obs.

No image

Anerastia lotella

Sandhill Knot-horn

Common1 obs.

Crambus saltuellus

Common1 obs.

No image

Ancylis subaequana

Common1 obs.

Oeneis chryxus

Chryxus Arctic

Common1 obs.

Caripeta angustiorata

Occasional1 obs.

Euchlaena johnsonaria

Johnson's Euchlaena

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Macaria masquerata

Occasional1 obs.

Virbia ferruginosa

Rusty Virbia Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Orthodes detracta

Disparaged Arches Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Drasteria adumbrata

Shadowy Arches

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Sympistis riparia

Rare1 obs.

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